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Who was the first historical emperor of India?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. Dhanananda
  2. Chandragupta Maurya
  3. Bimbisara
  4. Ashoka

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Chandragupta Maurya

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: B. Chandragupta Maurya šŸ“š Explanation: Chandragupta Maurya is often called the first 'historical' emperor because he was the first to unify most of India under one central rule. He founded the Mauryan Empire after defeating the Nandas. His reign is well-documented through contemporary sources like Megasthenes' Indica. He established a vast and efficient administrative system with the help of Chanakya.